lime
复数形式
limes
1
青柠, 酸橙
a round green fruit with a sour taste
A lime is a small, round citrus fruit known for its vibrant green color and tangy flavor. It has a thin, smooth skin that ranges from bright green to yellow-green when ripe. Limes are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, offering both nutritional benefits and a zesty taste. They have a tart and slightly bitter flavor with a refreshing acidity, making them a popular ingredient in cooking, baking, and beverages. Limes are commonly used to add flavor and acidity to dishes like salads, marinades, and sauces, as well as in cocktails and refreshing beverages like limeade and margaritas.
- Limes have a tangier taste compared to lemons.
与柠檬相比，青柠的味道更酸。
- He garnished his cocktail with a wedge of lime for a refreshing twist.
他用一片酸橙装饰了他的鸡尾酒，增添了一抹清新的风味。
- She plucked a ripe lime from the tree in the backyard to use in her recipe.
她从后院的树上摘了一个成熟的酸橙来用在她的食谱中。
- He sliced the lime in half and squeezed its juice into his glass of water for a refreshing drink.
他将青柠切成两半，并将其汁挤入他的水杯中，制成一杯清爽的饮料。
- She zested a lime to sprinkle over her salad, adding a burst of flavor and color.
她磨碎了一个青柠撒在沙拉上，增添了风味和色彩的爆发。
2
石灰, 生石灰
a white or gray powder made by heating certain types of rocks and is commonly used in building materials, making soil less acidic, or treating water
- Lime was added to the soil to help crops grow better.
向土壤中添加了石灰以帮助作物更好地生长。
- The workers mixed lime with sand and water to make mortar.
工人们将石灰与沙子和水混合制成砂浆。
- A layer of lime was spread on the road before paving.
在铺设之前，道路上撒了一层石灰。
- Farmers often use lime to improve the quality of their fields.
农民经常使用石灰来提高田地的质量。